The Early Career Research Program (ECRP) is a funding opportunity for early-career scientists to support the development of individual research programs and stimulate research careers in areas supported by the Office of Science. The program aims to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. Eligible applicants include U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, and institutions operating SC Scientific User Facilities. The program will support research in various areas, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and more. Key facts about the program include: * Expected total available funding: $145 million * Expected number of awards: 100 * Award amount: $875,000 for Institutions of Higher Education, $2,750,000 for DOE/NNSA National Laboratories and SC Scientific User Facilities * Award project period: 5 years * Eligible individuals: early-career scientists with a Ph.D. awarded within the last 10 years, who are in a tenure-track position or a permanent position at a national laboratory or user facility. Some of the key research areas supported by this program include: • Advanced Scientific Computing Research • Basic Energy Sciences • Biological and Environmental Research • Fusion Energy Sciences • High Energy Physics • Nuclear Physics • Isotope Research and Development and Production The program encourages applications from eligible individuals who can contribute to the development of individual research programs and stimulate research careers in these areas.